What we do

"We are food producers and stewards of the countryside"

We are the fifth generation to farm at Wykham Park Farm. Livestock production, together with cropping has always been a core part of our activities. As a truly mixed enterprise, we currently farm 800 acres of arable, permanent grass and woodland. In the 1980’s while growing potatoes, courgettes, sweetcorn and onions we started selling direct to the public via an honesty box! In 2000 we opened the Farm Shop, and since then have seen the farm’s production evolve: firstly with the addition of asparagus, then our very special Pedigree Longhorn cattle, a flock of 250 Suffolk x ewes, and more recently the introduction of our market garden, producing seasonal fruit and vegetables. We continue to supply the UK commodity and wholesale markets with combinable crops (such as Wheat, Barley, Oilseed Rape and Beans), asparagus, beef (from our commercial herd of Aberdeen Angus x cattle) and renewable energy.

How we do it

"We aim to produce great tasting food in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way"

We try to be as environmentally friendly as possible, using minimal pesticides and farmyard manure as fertiliser. Our field rotations ensure our farmland is planted in such a way as to create habitats and food for wildlife. We aim to improve water efficiency and increase our use of renewable energy from our solar panels and wood chip boiler. We are also committed to working to reduce our farm waste year on year and recycle where possible.

We practice animal husbandry to the highest welfare standards feeding our cattle and sheep a GM Free, forage based diet, supplemented when necessary with home grown cereals.

Our Team

"At Wykham our staff are passionate about what they do each day, whether it be farming, growing or cooking."

Farm Worker

Greg originally came to work on the farm as an asparagus picker from his native Poland. Now an experienced general farm worker, he also manages the asparagus harvesting team on a day to day basis. He is married to Maja who works in the shop and spends his spare time with his children.

Greg

Horticulturist

Stefan, from Romania, is a trained Horticulturalist growing fruit and veg for the shop. Working tirelessly to produce a variety of excellent home grown produce, Stefan has the greenest fingers around.

Stefan

Butcher

Chris is Head of the butchery and has over 40 years’ experience in the business. A father of four, in his limited free time he enjoys Cruising, cricket and Golf.

Chris

Butcher

Jamie is one of our newest members to the team. Currently he is working towards an NVQ Level 3. Aside from work, he enjoys making music and volunteering. You can also follow him on Instagram @JamieTheButcher

Jamie

Greengrocer & Social Media

Harry is in charge of both the Greengrocery department and social media for the shop. In his spare time he plays for Banbury Rugby Club and has started Marathon running.

Harry

Product Sourcing

Rachel has been at Wykham for 12 years and has been a vital part of the shop’s evolution. She is responsible for much of the ordering and sourcing of products. She enjoys spending time with her family and travelling.

Rachel

Cheese and Deli

Maja has lived at Wykham with her husband Greg for over 10 years; she has worked in the shop for just over a year and is in charge of the cheese and deli counter. She enjoys spending time with her two children, and walking her beloved dog Tito

Maja

Cook

Carol is a self-taught passionate foodie and has been at Wykham cooking a variety of homemade dishes for over 5 years. In her spare time she enjoys taking her daughter to competitions with their ponies.